Karnataka approves initiatives worth over Rs 27 crore for startups, biotechKarnataka's IT/BT department has approved four initiatives totaling over Rs 27 crore to boost innovation across the state. These projects i...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
British defence minister John Healey quits over defence spendingBritish Defence Minister John Healey resigned, citing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to commit necessary resources for national defe...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Bajaj auto foundation commits ₹400 crore for women in engineering, unveils ₹1,500-crore skilling planIn a bold step towards gender equality in engineering, Bajaj Auto Foundation is initiating a robust scholarship program for women in core e...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermosIn the pursuit of knowledge, scientist James Dewar engineered an innovative container specifically designed for the exploration of ultra-ch...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Is AI research entering a new phase?AI research platforms are evolving beyond simple question-and-answer interactions. New capabilities are enabling these tools to discover so...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Cheap 'RO' with no electricity: How twin sisters created Rs 100 water filter using bhindi, methi & chawal to remove 'forever chemicals' and microplasticsTwin sisters Naina and Nayantara Singh have developed Aqua Sattva, an award-winning, low-cost, plant-based water filtration system. This in...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Two Trades for Today: A top technology supplier for a 5.75% upmove, a mid-cap pharma stock for a 7% riseOur technical analysts identify select stocks every trading day that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Here are the technical cal...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
India's Gen Z associates Israel with defence, military strength: SurveyA new survey reveals that nearly half of young urban Indians associate Israel with defense and military strength, while a majority perceive...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Chip startup AGNIT sets up GaN testing lab at IISc with Rs 3 crore investmentIndian semiconductor startup AGNIT Semiconductors has established a new GaN testing laboratory at IISc Bengaluru. This facility, built with...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth and change babies before they are bornA new study reveals that air pollution significantly damages the placenta, restricting fetal growth and increasing pregnancy complications ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
In 1889, a physician noticed a sweet urine clue and helped point medicine toward insulinIn a groundbreaking moment in 1889, two German scientists, Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski, uncovered a crucial link between the panc...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
In 1943, he was trying to solve a World War II crisis, but a failed experiment accidentally created one of the most famous toys ever madeSilly Putty invention: A wartime effort to develop synthetic rubber accidentally led to the invention of Silly Putty. Although the stretchy...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Defence ministry doubles financial powers of field commandersDefence ministry has doubled financial powers for field commanders. This move aims for faster procurement and efficient operations. Army co...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
South Korea expands talent visa to scientists, professorsSouth Korea is rolling out a revamped Top-Tier Visa, now welcoming professors and researchers in science and technology. This move aims to ...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
In 1937, a chemistry student tasted something sweet on a cigarette, and this led to a sweetener that changed diet foods industryA lab accident in 1937 led to the discovery of cyclamate, an artificial sweetener. It quickly became popular for low-calorie products. Late...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
DRDO, IAF successfully test RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from Su-30MKI fighter; hits target with pin-point accuracyIndia's Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force have successfully conducted flight tests of the RudraM-II ai...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
DRDO tests high-calibre bomb at Panchkula facility in presence of IAF officials; watch videoA high-calibre bomb underwent a successful test at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory in Ramgarh, Haryana. The Defence Research an...
31 May, 2026, 05.04 PM IST